Piper Elaine Turner: Catch up!

We have finally moved in and have gotten everything unpacked! Yay! Piper has transitioned well even though her schedule was completely thrown off track. We were all completely exhausted on Thanksgiving but being with family kept our spirits high. For some reason I didn't take a lot of pictures and I feel horrible about it. I was in a zombie like state all day, but I think The Granny may have taken a few.

Piper is definitely growing fast and I can't help but smile when I think about how beautiful and happy she is. She is a very social baby and loves everybody. People are always amazed by her friendly nature. They repeatedly ask me the same question, "Is she always this happy?". I tell them yes and I like to take credit for her joyous manner! The only thing she seems to disagree with is being put in her carseat; she doesn't like to be restrained. I believe this is because she has become so mobile. She can scoot anywhere and has now started pushing off her knees onto her feet! She will be crawling before we know it!

I am still surprised Piper has no teeth; it seems she has been teething for quite some time. She is constantly chewing on her hands and blankets. I have tried giving her teethers, but she has taken interest in chewing on our red cups.

We ordered her some wooden teethers for Christmas from http://www.tinybirdsorganics.com/. I am very concerned about all the toxic material in most toys produced these days, and I believe we could prevent a lot of illnesses if we would take concern in what we expose ourselves to everyday. I do not think I am overprotective as some have called me. I just want Piper to be as healthy as she can be, and I see myself as a mother who wants nothing but the best for my daughter. Here are some of the Christmas presents Piper will be receiving from Santa!

So the big day finally arrived and I was extremely nervous. All my concerns were tossed right out the window after Piper had her first taste of solid food. I can't explain why I was scared. Maybe it was concern of her disliking the process or maybe it is just the reality of her growing up. I know this may sound comical to some, but she will soon be crawling then comes walking, talking, school, and so on. I actually teared up a little which was entertainment for Leo.

I have decided to make Piper's food using only certified organics and following the Super Baby Food diet. I purchased Happybellies organic whole- grain cereal to feed her first.http://www.happybabyfood.com/ It contains probiotics which I feel are extremely important in maintaining a healthy immune system. I have also decided to feed her a vegetarian diet which some will disagree with. I have been shopping at Rainbow natural grocery which is an excellent place to buy organic whole foods. The Super Baby Food diet is based primarily on being vegetarian. I don't want to go into a nutrition discussion but meat is unhealthy and all vitamins and minerals can be obtained without eating it. I have done my research and if any family member is concerned I will be happy to share what I have learned. No Happy meals for Piper!! HAHA!

Piper is going strong on the potty tee teeing every hour. She goes before and after naps and has even started to poo poo in her potty around the same time every day! I am so excited and plan on having her completely potty trained by her first birthday.

I continue to sign to Piper and she has started throwing her hands everywhere! I am trying to figure out if she is signing. She understands when I sign certain things such as milk, eat, bath time, and potty.

Here are a few pictures of our daily adventures! Playing with Aunt Christian